The Perodua Kenari is a small four-seat compact car or supermini car

Supermini car

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 produced by Malaysian automotive company Perodua

Perodua

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. The Kenari is based on the first and second generation Daihatsu Move

Daihatsu Move

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 kei car

Kei car

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 (minicar) but is powered by a 1.0 litre DOHC engine. In 2004, the Perodua Kenari was given a new fascia with flush headlights. The sale of the Kenari has been discontinued in 2009. The name Kenari is a Malaysian name for canary.

Variants

The Kenari was offered as any one of several versions:

• The Kenari GX/EZ, available in manual (GX) or automatic (EZ) transmissions with normal stylings. The GX variant was the first iteration of the Kenari to be released, but is no longer available for sale from Perodua. In the past there also a more basic version came simply with a solid body color with unpainted front and rear bumpers.
• Kenari AERO GX/EZ, available in manual (GX) or automatic (EZ) transmissions with an aero kits.
• Kenari RS, sold with sporty accessories similar to the Daihatsu Move Custom but available only with an automatic transmission.

Specification

• Engine code=(EJ-DE)
• Max power=54.31 hp/5200 r/min
• Max torque=71.03Nm./3200 r/min
• Top speed=155 KM/H
• 0-60 MPH(0-96 KM/H)=12.3 S
• 0-100 KM/H=12.5 s
• Fuel efficency=4.8l/100 KM (constant 80 KM/H driving)

External links

• Perodua UK
• Kenari specifications